Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001098
- Phone: (501) 279-4000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
75.64%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,761Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Henderson State University
915 E. Market Ave., Searcy, AR
Henderson State University is a public college that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Henderson State University is nearly three thousand yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Henderson State University offers:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1255 to 1619 on the SAT and in a range of 18 to 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Henderson State University. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Henderson State University, with 41% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at hsu.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $6,000, while out-of-state residents pay $11,000 per year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.
The Henderson State University Reddies participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Henderson State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Henderson State University has a total student population of about 4,000, where graduate students make up roughly 21% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $11,300. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- In-State Tuition: $6,900-$8,300
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $8,600-$10,370
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $230-$280 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $290-$350 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 81% | $8,799 |
Receiving Student Loans | 54% | $6,187 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Henderson State University may provide student services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Henderson State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (367)
- Basketball (367)
- Football (367)
- Golf
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Henderson State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
- Liberal Arts (M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Developmental And Child Psychology (C, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, C)
- Public Administration (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, C)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
Transportation and Materials Moving
- Aviation (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Henderson State University.
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Prescott, AZ (58 miles away)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in El Dorado, AR (59 miles away)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in Fayetteville, AR (65 miles away)
- University of Central Arkansas in Pocahontas, AR (74 miles away)
- Texas A&M University - Texarkana in Marshall, TX (75 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- See all colleges in Arkansas
- Review a list of Arkansas state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001098
- Phone: (501) 279-4000
- School Homepage